Routines.

Here we are, getting into late September and the schedules are starting to fall into place. If your homes are anything like mine, those schedules are BUSY!

And when it comes to managing the routines, and being prepared for the week’s activities, it’s important to have a central hub where it all comes together. Where everything has its place, it’s always organized, and everything just runs smoothly.

HAHAHAHA!

If that’s your house, well done!

It can be a lot – and having a home base that checks off most of those boxes does help.

I mean, for me, let’s see what we have going on… 3 volleyball teams, 3 hockey teams, some cattle shows, school activities, and the every day stuff that pops up. The white board calendar – oh it’s full!

That’s where the central hub can help. When you get back from the day’s “stuff”, it certainly helps to have a home to put things away where they need to be, have room to organize for the next day, and a place to put your feet up and relax.

If that doesn’t sound like your current situation, I’d love to help you find a place that helps your routines function better. After all, you work hard to make it all happen, and if I can help make that easier for you…

I’m in.

Derby Time!

This weekend, the St Jean ATV Derby is happening once again! For over 20 years, outdoor enthusiasts have converged into St Jean Baptiste to meet up with their ATV riding friends, check out some amazing river-side quad trails, and play in the MUD!

There is really nothing like Red River gumbo (especially when it dries)!

This event started as a small community gathering and has evolved into the largest event of its kind in Canada! Some years have had nearly 2,000 riders take to the trails to enjoy 40 kilometres of scenery that winds along the banks of the Red River.

Most enjoy the trail riding and others, well, they are just there to get as muddy as they possibly can!

And OH, they do!

I have been involved with this event over the years from being part of the crew that extended the trails twenty years ago, to being part of derby operations when I was a fire fighter in town, to volunteering with registration and canteen operations, and more recently as a proud derby sponsor in partnership with my wife Emma.

It’s amazing to see the community come together to pull this enormous event together and have it run so smoothly. Over 100 people give of their time to welcome visitors to the area, and ensure they have a great time, while fundraising for important community causes.

Here’s a big thank you to them, and even bigger shout out to the committee that does the heavy lifting, trail clearing, park set up and bring it all together!

So, if you’ve got a quad in the yard, and looking for some fun on Saturday, come check it out!

I’ll see you there!

Friends.
Where would we be without friends? And yes, that could be actual people you hang out with, or if you’re a TV binge-watcher for 90s shows, F•R•I•E•N•D•S! Either way, sometimes we just want to enjoy the company of those that help us relax, and likely make us laugh.

Life gets busy, and sometimes it feels as though weeks and months go by without seeing some of our friends. Whether it’s work, kids activities, projects we have on the go, there’s always something that fills our schedule and makes it tough to make plans or even keep plans that have been made.

But certainly, when time does allow, and we can finally find an evening to have people over, we definitely want to be able to host in a space that reflects our personality, our style, and that we are proud to showcase.

Does your home reflect your personality and style?

If not, and you kind of prefer when someone else hosts because you don’t feel like your place has the feeling you’re hoping for, let’s chat. Maybe there’s house out there that is perfect for you and your style and you can proudly call it home.

And then host ALL the parties!

Speaking of friends I haven’t seen in a while, earlier today I bumped into a friend of mine that I’ve known for over 20 years now (time does fly by!). Well, here’s a shout-out to you, my friend! It was great seeing you and glad you enjoy these Thursday Thoughts!

Hopefully you all get a chance to catch up with a friend you haven’t seen in a while, and maybe, just maybe, find time to sit down for a coffee with them!

If not, enjoy the sitcom reruns, or if you just need to smile, Google “Ross Geller” and click on the couch 4 times…you can thank me later!

Chiefs vs Ravens.

The 2024 NFL season has kicked off. Yes, I’m a football fan. I wouldn’t say I’m over the top, but I enjoy watching and enjoying the production that is NFL football.

But hold up! Don’t worry, I’m also a CFL fan, and pretty happy the Bombers have figured out some of their early season issues and put together a pretty good run after a shaky start.

It’s safe to say that my TV would tell you that most of what I watch is sports. So, when a new season kicks off, (hockey season is around the corner), you can likely find me kicking back in my recliner and enjoying.

If you’re a sports fan like me, you know how important it is to have your “spot” to settle in and watch the magic happen. I don’t have a fancy man-cave, but I do have my trusty, nearly 20 year old chair that’s starting to show its age.

That fancy man-cave could be fun though!

If you are tuning into the new football season, and wishing you had that “spot” that could be perfect for you, or to have your family and friends to come over and enjoy your favourite teams, let’s connect.

Maybe that “spot” comes with a new kitchen to prep all the appys, the man-cave that fits that big sectional, and if you’re lucky, there’s a hot tub outside to relax in after the game. Whatever you’re looking for, I’m sure there’s a home out there that would fit the bill - I’d be happy to help you find it.

This first game of the season is a close one – hope you got to enjoy some of it too. My fave NFL team isn’t playing today… and I’m excited to see how they’ll do when they hit the field on Sunday.

SKOL Vikings!